Policy War

The richest man has been rejected funding by congress for his Blue Origin company, China said they will do space travel and land on mars by themselves, and Space Force is turning the U.S. into a sci-fi nation.  Just another regular day in the U.S.  Also expect a short hiatus as our next episode will be posted in early August.   

Here we talk about two topics both relating to sports.  The Olympic decision to ban political apparel including BLM apparel has brought up a lot of conversation around the connection between sports and politics.  Recently the Supreme Court has overruled the NCAA's ability to limit the amount of educational grants athletes can recieve. We discuss if this is the right move and what does this mean for college sports in the future. 

Today we speak about the everlasting Gender Wage Gap and ways in which the Senate is trying to fix it.  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/07/10/breaking-down-pay-gap-between-uswnt-and-usmnt-players/1671361001/ - U.S. soccer pay gap article

We discuss facebook's decision to suspend Trump for 2 more years, the increasing invasiveness of Twitter's labeling policy, and how the first amendment can affect social media policy in the future.     

A Bill is moving through the House that proposes a Third Reconstruction. This bill has been advocated for by the Poor People's Campaign (led by Dr. William Barber) and we will talk about the sweeping changes the policy proposes for the country. 

Here we discuss one of the most controversial and war-ridden topics of the era. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been going on for decades. Today we question what the U.S. role should be after recent Israeli retaliatory attacks on Hamas that have killed many civilians.  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57110368 - Palestinian ceasefire concerns

On this episode we give our 'credentials' and go more in depth about our ideological growth and top issues for us in domestic and foreign policy. 

Today we talk about a topic that many are forgetting amidst the wave of protests. What actual policy changes should be implemented to reform the police, if any? 

Today we discuss plans in Senate and Congress to pack the Supreme Court with a possible 13 judges along with a discussion of further judicial branch reforms.  Also, a new podcast image was put forth, enjoy! 

Here we discuss the informal negotiations the U.S. is trying to have with Iran to reestablish a nuclear agreement. This includes Middle East actors, state sponsored militia considerations, along with a new presidential administration views on a possible agreement. 

Here we have a conversation about the difference between rights and liberties along with when the government should remove these protections in special circumstances.     

Today we discuss the shootings that happened in Colorado and Georgia, the gun control bills that have passed through the house, and how the culture around guns in America may need change.  Leaving a rating or review on iTunes would help us a lot! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/policy-war/id1520797773    

Here we discuss the Pro Act that has passed the house and will likely face heavy opposition in the Senate. We will debate the significance of unions along with the government support of these workers' organizations. Please leave a review on iTunes. Email us at Policywar@gmail.com for topics you want us to cover!

Here we talk about the Supreme Court's recent decision to place the burden of proving morality on the immigrant in cases of deportation. Also, we briefly discuss Biden's plan to alleviate the immigration problem in America.  Email us feedback or topics you want us to discuss at Policywar@gmail.com

Here we talk about Biden's bombing of an Iranian backed militia in Syria and the implications this has on American foreign policy.  Links mentioned: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56205056 https://www.cfr.org/election2020/candidate-tracker https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/02/27/biden-tells-congress-syria-strikes-are-consistent-with-us-right-to-self-defense.html  

Here we talk about the billions of dollars in student debt the U.S. has accumulated along with solutions to the issue that is affecting an entire generation. Leave a review on iTunes if you like these discussions. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/policy-war/id1520797773

In this episode we discuss the origins of the electoral college and why it is still around as an institution after many criticisms over the years. 

In this episode we talk about the $15 minimum wage that Democrats are trying to push through along with the filibuster that is stopping them from doing so. 

Here we talk about the movement reddit users enacted that shocked hedge funds around the country. We also talk about how this event relates to the Occupy Wall Street protests and a possible wider problem of income inequality in the country.    As always, leave a review on iTunes if you liked the show. 

Here we talk about the new presidency of Joe Biden and how he wishes to usher in an era of unity along with some of the controversial executive orders he passed during his time in the White House. 

We talk about the week of climatic events surrounding Trump and the Washington D.C Riots along with what the future of American Democracy looks like for 2021.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you liked the episode.  Feel free to request topics you want us to cover policywar@gmail.com

Chris is a host of the Alt Left Podcast and a proud communist. He discusses how he is frustrated with the political direction the U.S has been heading towards and how he is fighting for a more egalitarian country.  https://twitter.com/thealtleftpod Please leave a review on Itunes if you liked the podcast. 

We look back at the effects climate change had in 2020 and examine policies that could help mitigate the damages in the future.  Email: policywar@gmail.com Please leave a review on Itunes to give us feedback!

On this episode we take a short hiatus from our main discussions and have a conservative viewpoint on the issue of gun rights in America. Let us know what you think with a review on Itunes or email policywar@gmail.com

Here we talk about The Supreme Court's ruling to reverse Governor Cuomo's restrictions on church attendance in New York. This is a different decision than the one courts made in Nevada/California and has vast implications over the separation between church and state.  If you like this episode please leave us a review on Itunes.  Email: policywar@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss Oregon's decision to decriminalize drugs and how America compares to European countries when it comes to matters of drug enforcement.  Feel free to tell us what you think about the podcast with a review on Itunes!

We discuss Trump's rhetoric on 'getting troops out of Afghanistan by Christmas'. We also talk about the origins of the conflict and how the U.S has no clear idea of its objective in the country. 

We discuss what policies Biden plans to pass on his first day in office including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreements, Tax Changes, and a National Mask Mandate. 

Biden wins, Trump screams election fraud, and both parties don't have a clear plan after this election. We discuss what the future looks like with Biden as President Elect.

We discuss the top issues for American voters in 2020. Some are obvious and some are surprising. We also examine the many reasons for why the 2020 election looks so different from the 2016 election when it comes to top issues along with potential failures in the democratic process. 

Here we have a new Conservative join the show. We discuss our breakdown of the final presidential debate along with the candidate's opinions on minimum wage and healthcare. 

Donald Trump just did a presidential debate, got Covid, and the future is uncertain for many. We talk about our reaction to Trump getting Covid and the vice presidential nominees who may very well become president in their own rights. 

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recent passing has opened up new debates in Senate about when a vote should be held on the next nominee and if they should wait on the presidential election before they are voted in. 

On this episode we talk about the difference between the Republican Heals Act, the Democrats Heroes Act, and what is the ideal relief bill that should be passed for Americans. 

US Appellate Court of the 9th circut has ruled that some of the NSA activities under the Patriot Act were unconstiutional. We discuss the legacy of Snowden and how Whistleblowing is more complicated than it seems in the never ending War on Terror.  

Here we talk about the influences we had to develop our individual beliefs. We also discuss how America may be going in the wrong direction when people become too connected with an ideology or political figure. 

ON this episode we talk about the upcoming eviction crises caused by the pandemic. Government is about to end their moratorium (temporary ban) on rental payments by tenants. What are the issues of the homeowners and the landlords in these evolving times. What role have billionaires played and how have they fared will be discussed also.     

In this episode I talk with JImmy Garza, host of the Middle of the Aisle Podcast. We will talk about Kamala Harris's origins and some of her background while she was attorney general. Then we discuss Trump not wanting to give the Postal Service more funds for the upcoming election.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you like the show or if you like the new intro music! Middle of the Aisle Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JrLXdH99CAyzQDlxLkIS8?si=He6ow_k1S2aSlGbU-i0jmg

School reopenings in America have had varying results across the 50 states. We discuss the pros and cons of school reopening versus going fully online. We also talk about implications colleges could face with their openings for fall semester. 

Getting into the complex fields of trade, treaties, and transnational politics, Trump is carving his own path. We analyze the implications of his antagonism towards NATO, the UN, and China during the pandemic.  If you like the show please subscribe and leave a review on Itunes.  Email: policywar@gmail.com

Portland protests and riots have been going on for more than 50 days. We analyze the reasons behind Trump using the Border Patrol and other federal Agents to control the Portland Protests. Please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe on whatever platform you are listening on.  Email: policywar@gmail.com

On this episode we talk about the CHAZ situation that was present in Seattle, Washington. We also discuss other methods to handle police brutality with our new member Jordan. This is a great discussion from Libertarian, Republican, and Progressive points of view.    Please leave us a review on iTunes or email us for topics you want discussed: Policywar@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss ranked choice voting and proportional representation voting systems around the world. We also talk about the impactful implications this would have for the 2 party system in America.  Please leave a review on Itunes or a like/comment on our main youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHVK1N08_Tp6nCXkvWjdAg Micah Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93MnNEQOg-88jNn22Glw9Q Email for topics you want discussed: policywar@gmail.com Twitter: @policy_war

On this episode we talk about the huge difference in insurance payments for COVID - 19 tests and the state of Mississippi considering a flag change to get rid of its confederate roots.  Email: policywar@gmail.com